Tao Lin memes celebrate the unique aesthetic and philosophical outlook of the central figure of the Alt Lit movement. Known for his minimalist prose, preoccupation with drug culture, and fascination with organic living, Lin became a cult icon on early 2010s Tumblr and Twitter. The memes typically utilize his deadpan facial expressions and stylized, lowercase-heavy speech patterns to satirize existential dread, social anxiety, and the mundane details of modern life. Whether referencing his novels like 'Taipei' or his penchant for raw honey and mushrooms, these memes capture the specific, deadpan irony that defined an era of internet literature.